Bobo-Dioulasso:The President of the Bobo-Dioulasso Court of Appeal, Etienne Sama, officially installed five magistrates on Friday, November 6, 2026, to strengthen the operational capacity of the court and improve the handling of legal cases. The installation ceremony took place in the presence of members of the judicial community.

According to Burkina Information Agency, the five magistrates installed are Issa Sawadogo, of exceptional grade, appointed vice-president; Félicia Gisèle Tiendrebéogo, of exceptional grade, appointed chamber president; Bienvenue Ouattara/Tou, of the 1st grade, appointed advisor; Élysée Yonli, of the 2nd grade, appointed advisor; and Noumassi Armel Sama, appointed deputy public prosecutor.

Attorney General Dr. Adama Kafando congratulated the new magistrates and urged them to uphold the values of ethics, integrity, punctuality, and tenacity championed by the People's Progressive Revolution (RPP). Comrade Kafando specifically encouraged them to avoid professional "hell" and instead build "their own paradise" in the exercise of their duties.

The installation of these magistrates is part of an initiative to enhance the capabilities of the Court of Appeal of Bobo-Dioulasso, aiming to improve judicial proceedings and case management for the benefit of the population.